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Memory Cards
Precautions for Use
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Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (
recommended memory cards.
•
Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with
the memory card.
•
Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards.
Formatting
•
Do not format the memory card using a computer.
•
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into
this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new
memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera.
•
Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and
other data on the memory card.
Be sure to make copies of any images you wish
to keep before formatting the memory card.
•
If the message
Card is not formatted. Format card?
is displayed when the
camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data that you
do not want to delete, select
No
. Copy the necessary data to a computer, etc. If you
want to format the memory card, select
Yes
. The confirmation dialog will be
displayed. To start formatting, press the
k
button.
•
Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or
deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera
or memory card:
- Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the battery
or memory card.
- Turn off the camera.
- Disconnect the AC adapter.
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